Pink Slip Mixers 2.0 - job search networking! Network With Professionals To Find A Job!

The Reef Restaurant
 
Uniquely situated on the water in Long Beach with spectacular views of the Long Beach skyline, we are happy to announce that The Reef Restaurant will be the location of our mixer this month!  Long Beach Marina Pacifica Job Club will come together with Pinkslipmixers.com and we will be meeting in the Grand Ballroom with designated tables for our guests. Happy hour prices will be offered until 10PM for those on a budget. Free entry and free parking!! 

THE REEF RESTAURANT 880 HARBOR SCENIC DRIVE LONG BEACH, CA 90802

(562) 435-8013
 
Featured Guest Speaker - Laura MacConnell - Technical Connections, Inc.
 
Is there a difference between a "headhunter" and a Professional Consultant?
 
How do you partner successfully with a recruiter to find your next job? 
 
What are the do's and don'ts when working with a recruiter?
  
Let Laura MacConnell share with you some of her expertise and valuable insights as she presents  "How to partner successfully with corporate and agency recruiters."  She will also discuss LinkedIn, its importance and how it is used by recruiters.

Laura is an Account Manager at Technical Connections, Inc.  located in Los Angeles, CA. Technical Connections is Southern California's premier executive recruiting firm specializing exclusively in software and information technology professionals. The firm, based in West Los Angeles, offers a full range of services, including retained search, contingency placement, and short-and long-term consulting.

Laura does not consider herself a "headhunter," but rather a professional consultant whose in-depth knowledge of both technology and the marketplace enables her to offer clients a rare level of strategic counsel. 
 
Laura will be available for questions and will be accepting resumes from qualified professionals for positions available.

Guest Speaker - September Gaw - Human Resource Generalist  

September is an experienced Human Resource generalist with over nine years experience working in the communications industry.  She has worked internally with many large companies including Time Warner, Charter, and Comcast.   She specializes in talent management, employee relations, classification/compensation and recruitment programs in support of business strategies.

September will share many valuable interview tips and techniques.  She will reveal the secrets to being more effective in your interviews.  Learn how to prepare for an interview including the application process, research, interview logistics, phone screens, and interview questions including the all to frequent " tell me about yourself". 

 Guest - Lisa Ingroff - New Horizons Training Centers

New Horizons offers free training and education programs available through EDD.  Learn what training is available, how to apply, recommendations,  and current trends in the marketplace.  Lisa will be available to provide guidance and answer any questions.

Guest -  Adriana Estrada -  Volt Professional Search 

Adriana is a Regional Manager overseeing Volt's direct placement division for the Greater Los Angeles area.  Her responsibilities include managing and developing Professional Search Recruiters in addition to working alongside the team as a producer. 

She recruits for  sales, sigma six, and variety of other management postions. Adriana's success is due to her large network of contacts in many disciplines and industries. She believes in the power of networking, referrals, and makes a concerted effort to continually expand her network. She will be available for questions and answers.

Guest information tables include: The Hire Road (Greg Wood), LinkedIn Long Beach, ResumeBuddy (Cecil Williams), and Facebook (Robert de Lellis).

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY AS PRESENTATIONS WILL START AT 5:30 IN THE BALLROOM.

NO MLM MARKETING.